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Old 09-08-2004, 06:38 PM
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Default GC vs SKUNK2 COILOVERS?

wich ones would u pick 2 use with stock shocks on a eg?
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I'd use GC's, then save up for some yellows or agx's. Or save up for some full coilovers like Omnipower or Teins.
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i have been running skunk2 with stock shocks for 2 years now. im still happy with them
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Default Re: GC vs SKUNK2 COILOVERS? (JayDieM_ej1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JayDieM_ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have been running skunk2 with stock shocks for 2 years now. im still happy with them</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh really.. I love either... i'm going to do Illumnas and GCs for my coupe.... but i kinda wanna go all SKUNK2

EDIT: prob. coulda searched... theres been like 3 other threads on this subject.... (curious to see if anyone else was gonna say that)
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This has always been a debate about the 2 companies. I have SKUNK2 and I love them but I am sure I would be happy with the GC's also....
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what are the spring rates on the GC, i know u can get custom but most come with a set rate like the skunk2s have 400/300???
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get the integra spring rates
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bump 4 more input
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for stock shocks? order a GC kit with custom spring rates like 250F/175R. stiffens the ride up just a tad and you can adjust ride height, which is what you seem to want. im not aware that you could custom order spring rates if you buy skunk2/omni kits, their default springs are way too stiff for stock shocks (and daily driving, unless you want to prove youre "hardcore", whatever that means.)
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THE REASON IS IM BUYIN A USED SET YET I DONT KNOW THE SPRING RATES? SO IM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE COMMON RATES THAT COME WITH THIS GC SET FOR A EG COUPE? AND THE GIRL SELLING THHEM DOESNT KNOW WHAT THHEY ARE?B
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ask her to read off the numbers. but its probably 350/275. kinda stiff without quality shocks.

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I have skunk2s on KYBs and I love the way my Si rides. I'd go Skunks....plus they're cheaper. Check ebay.
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Ground controls by far no contest!
Old 09-10-2004, 10:28 AM
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after she gives you the numbers see that link in tyson's sig that says "coilovers" go there and you can figure the spring rates
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i have GC's on my ex and i love them
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I've experienced both coil-overs. The GC's weren't as stiff as the Skunk2's and the Skunk2's already weren't as stiff. Both were for integ's. I ended up going back to my Neuspeed racing springs (Integ' spring rates as well). If you want some cheap coil-overs try out them Omni-power's. If you got the money, Tein is great. Although, I hear the rear spring rates on the Omni's are higher than the Tein Flex's.
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Default Re: GC vs SKUNK2 COILOVERS? (RXchencho)

i have skunk 2 coils on my hatch and my friend has GCs. i would recommend the GCs. i like his better
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AHH C... i wanted to go GC's with Illuminas.... but i want S2's too... DAMN YOU GUYZ !!!
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This is like comparing a Honda to Hyundai. GC owns skunk2.
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Default Re: GC vs SKUNK2 COILOVERS? (RXchencho)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RXchencho &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">THE REASON IS IM BUYIN A USED SET YET I DONT KNOW THE SPRING RATES? SO IM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE COMMON RATES THAT COME WITH THIS GC SET FOR A EG COUPE? AND THE GIRL SELLING THHEM DOESNT KNOW WHAT THHEY ARE?B </TD></TR></TABLE>

I had one for my EG coupe. GC Stock spring rates were 325F/250R.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jbs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I had one for my EG coupe. GC Stock spring rates were 325F/250R. </TD></TR></TABLE>

so if the s2s were stiffer then that (which i sorta kinda like) then what are the s2s.... i kinda want to go all out s2...
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